I have an absolutely terrible phobia (just the word gets my heart beating) of vomiting, which means that I naturally have never had any alcohol in my life. I wouldn't even dare to drink a tiny bit, I'm too scared that it would make me vomit. I don't think I'll ever have alcohol, to be honest. My grandma has been a severe alcoholic for over 40 years, which also makes me want to abstain. I'm too scared that it would relieve my anxiety and I'd get dependent on it. So, I'm happy without any sort of alcohol. I think it would only make me depersonalized and terrified to the point where I'd probably shake and cry while having panic attacks all night. And I'm quite sure I'm better off this way. (I'm 100% fine with other people drinking as long as they don't get drunk while they're near me.)

Tyler i had extreme fear of vom too! few years ago were the hardest. i felt nauseous almost all the time everyday. and when i eat something i had to count with the 6 hours intervals.. you can prolly guess what was my trigger

Tyler same!! I've never heard of anyone else that agrees. a couple drinks, responsibly, are okay with me, but once we get into vomiting territory I can't deal

Tyler there are other people that are terrified of vomiting? I haven't thrown up in 3 years. I plan on being straight edge when I turn 21 and not being rebellious and drinking prior.

abbsthetic Good! And yeah, like, why?? Couldn't they have written that on another comment? With people who aren't terrified of it??

And yes omg hI PHAM

мιѕѕ иσтнιиg I've thought about that too, actually. That your brain is so focused on not doing something that the body loses its ability to do it.
I'm happy to hear that you've cleared up, I hope things are/get better with both your phobia and drinking!
And thank you very much! ❤

-мιѕѕ иσтнιиg- I've thought about that too, actually. That your brain is so focused on not doing something that the body loses its ability to do it.
I'm happy to hear that you've cleared up, I hope things are/get better with both your phobia and drinking!
And thank you very much! ❤

abbsthetic Ah, same! Sorry for typing the word, I hope I didn't cause awful anxiety for you :(

Beck Styles Did anyone fucking ask? Don't you think it's just a bit inconsiderate to speak like that to people who are genuinely terrified of it?

I have emetophobia too but I was a heavy drinker for a little while. I think the mentality of being so scared of getting sick might have been what kept me from doing it, or I was too drunk to notice how ill I felt. Now I've cleared up a little and drink only very occasionally and moderately so that I don't have to face my fear. I'd say don't be scared of alcohol, because drinking in moderation won't harm you. It won't make you ill, so if you ever do start drinking, I say just be careful with it. Stay safe!! <3

-мιѕѕ иσтнιиg-


power to you! i love drinking but completely get that some times you need to take a step back from things that may be damaging for your health.


I definitely worry about my relationship with alcohol. Sometimes i'll go out, feeling totally fine, but for some reason I try to catch up with my friends who are all older and more experienced drinkers than I am. This usually ends up in me throwing up then continuing to drink and that never ends well as a mix. Other times I drink when I'm already in a bad way and this has led to me lying on the street, leaving my belongings (phone, passport etc) just in random places, walking hour for an hour alone in the Scottish winter. If i hear about a social event involving alcohol, I always go regardless of mood or the company involved or whether or not i'll actually have fun. I say that I can stop drinking on a night out which to an extent I can. I can tell myself I won't have anymore and not buy anything else but if someone else buys it for me I will most definitely drink it. The thing that worries me the most is that when I am sick, I carry on which is so scary because that's my body telling me to stop. I don't know if that's because I can't stop or to keep up with my more experienced friends? All of my money goes on alcohol too. I was saving to pay my car insurance in one annual payment and then I fell out with my best friend and my response to that was to spend £600 (£200 in one weekend) on alcohol I guess to numb the pain? Probably after reading this you think why doesn't she think she has a problem? My social life is fuelled by alcohol... i don't know


In Germany (especially the Palatinate) it's super common to have a glass of wine or a bottle of beer a day. This would probably be considered alcoholism in other cultures but here it's just a tradition after dinner.


I LOVE RAINBOW POISON!IT'S A GREAT SONG PLEASE REDO IT!I LOVE YOU DODIE PLEASE CARRY ON VEDIF!Can you do another head update?only if you feel like it!<br>You're hair and your glitter/highlighter are beautiful in this video!bye!xx

I LOVE RAINBOW POISON!IT'S A GREAT SONG PLEASE REDO IT!I LOVE YOU DODIE PLEASE CARRY ON VEDIF!Can you do another head update?only if you feel like it!
You're hair and your glitter/highlighter are beautiful in this video!bye!xx


"drinking culture" and drinking pressure in my life is super weird bc i live in philadelphia, and theres always lots of festivals and events that are focused around alcohol, so drinking and getting drunk is pretty normalised here. also, my family is super chill and let my brother drink beer w/ dinner when he was only 18 (drinking age in america is 21) and even though im 14 my parents let me drink wine or champaigne on special occasions.


I come from a long line of unaware alcoholics and I've only been legal about six months. I didn't drink before I was legal, and now that I am, the fear of becoming dependent on alcohol paralyzes me with anxiety so much that drinking becomes (90% of the time) an altogether unpleasant experience. Other times, I'm somewhere safe, with good friends or family, and I will drink very slowly and with lots of water until I'm tipsy. I never thought coming from a family of alcoholics would make me such a responsible drinker. Good luck Dodie!


I made myself laugh at the bar waiting to be served last night because I caught myself thinking "you feel great right now, that's when Dodie says to STOP drinking..."


Dear Dodie, <br>the chances that you will see this are very low but I just wanted to say, you inspire me so much and help bring positivity into my life. Vedif is the only thing I'm looking forward to in February as I have soooooo many exams and I'm looking forward to a lil bit of awesome dodie content :)

Dear Dodie,
the chances that you will see this are very low but I just wanted to say, you inspire me so much and help bring positivity into my life. Vedif is the only thing I'm looking forward to in February as I have soooooo many exams and I'm looking forward to a lil bit of awesome dodie content :)


I want to say this now because I'm so disappointed with the tone of comments at the moment. I 100% support you this month. I think it's great that you've recognised that you have a problem and are taking steps to fix it. I'm looking forward to vedif, but if you get overwhelmed again, please take care of yourself.

I enjoyed this video very much. I think it was funny and interesting and I'm proud of you for making it. Also because I'm selfish, please remake rainbow poison. I think it's such a lovely song, and I'm interested in how you'd perform it now, after a year.

Please continue being so lovely. I'm so sorry that the trend right now is to not be empathetic. I truly believe it's a strength, and I will never not be proud of that. I love you! Have a great day.


Just some more tips to help with hangovers etc etc.

1) on a heavy night out try to have a pint of water every 2-3 drinks to stay hydrated.
2) if youre new to drinking especially dont mix your drinks if you choose one type (beer or cider or spirits or wine) stick to that drink
3) pace yourself. you dont need to "keep up" with everyone around you. everyone is different with the amount they can drink.

Just be responsible and have fun :)


i...really needed to watch this. thank you dodie.


My relationship to alcohol is a bit odd too. Both of my parents are (former) addicts so I'm really careful about how I feel about drinking. I was able to quit smoking super easily so maybe? idk but usually when people drink excessively my brain does a little "uh oh" and i get uncomfortable so that sounds healthy. I hope you find a lot of learning and learn a lot about yourself during this month. I also hope the depersonalization and depression stuff is getting better. <3

But I do drink. I've never had so much that I puked but i've been close before. Normally i just get the spins and a little headache. I don't need to drink to have fun. Ill be kinda bummed if a night out is dry but it's whatevs.


I used to be...quite dependent on alcohol. For a couple years. I don't really want to get into depth about it, but it was definitely a problem. But for the past year or so, I just haven't felt the urge to drink much/if at all? I just don't enjoy the feeling of being tipsy anymore. It's not fun. So slowing down drastically hasn't been too much of a struggle, despite having alcoholism run in the family. And, guess what? My urge to drink is directly correlated with how happy I am. And I've been happier than ever for the past year. Anyway, I'm proud of that. And I think it's awesome you're trying this out Dodie. I wish you luck!


I'm 24 and decided at my first ever party ten years ago, watching my classmates look like idiots, that alcohol wasn't for me. I've never been drunk, and as a Dane (the official "most drinking youth culture" in Europe. Everything is beer) that's practically heresy. How can you possibly have a good time without alcohol? Well, tbh, I don't want to depend on alcohol to relax and feel good. I'd rather just deal with life, be able to tell a good party from a shit one, and lose myself in some dancing and good company with a clear head. Would recommend, despite the stigmatisation. :)


Where I am there’s a lot of underage drinking and it’s kind of encouraged. A lot of teens are left alone and I came here to watch this video after being tipsy for the first time. Peoples parents sometimes buy things for them and every once in a while kids will sneak things in and out. So today was my first time drinking. It wasn’t very good and I almost threw up because I went way too fast. One sad part is I was by myself but I was on the phone with a few people who kept my head on straight and kept an eye out on me while I was doing it. Just experimenting. Don’t think I’ll be doing it again soon because I’m terrified of throwing up but we’ll see. I just don’t wanna get hurt.


Thank you for making this video. It's my 18th birthday in a few days and I do want to have a drink but to be honest I'm actually quite afraid, thank you for the tips and tricks 🙌🏻💕😁💖


"My drunk self has just no empathy for my sober self."
Hahahahahahahaha
You are wonderful.

oh I can totally relate to that. I toss and turn and have anxious drunk dreams and I can't tell what's real and not. I'm excited to not have to deal with that for a month, but ALSO worried about sitting in a pub and sipping a soda water. Yikes! We will see!

Also. (Am I replying to my own comment?) I really identify with everything you're saying and I'm proud of you and you can do it. I just bought a fancy thing of Japanese whiskey last night and woke up in the middle of the night (because alcohol really messes with my sleep...which I know...) and was really disappointed in myself for fucking up my day. No. Empathy.


Maaan watching this made me realize I'm literally the same as you with alcohol. Holy shit.  <br>Do I need to join you for the rest of the month now?

Maaan watching this made me realize I'm literally the same as you with alcohol. Holy shit.
Do I need to join you for the rest of the month now?


your beautiful apartment makes me so excited to have my own one day ❤❤❤


I'm 25, and never been more than just happily tipsy, and i'm okay with that. I definitely don't need alcohol to have fun and 99% of the nights out I'm the only sober one and I get asked "why dont u drink?" a lot, but still I'm okay with that.


I've done the whole college drinking thing but even then I couldn't handle more than once every week or two. I've realized lately that my body just doesn't want it, I feel sick at the thought of drinking, and when I do go out I've found myself switching to water after a couple of drinks, not because I'm thinking "oh I can't drunk too much because health" My body just says that's enough and I've started listening. if it means I'm not going to participate in week long drinking competitions with my friends and I've stayed in every Friday for the past month, it's fine and I don't really feel like I'm missing out on valuable social experiences.


Dodie you are my inspiration and i love you so much and even in a video like this... You remain my hero. Whenever i was sad i would listen to your songs/ watch your videos.<br> thank you xx

Dodie you are my inspiration and i love you so much and even in a video like this... You remain my hero. Whenever i was sad i would listen to your songs/ watch your videos.
 thank you xx


rewatching this two days after I got wasted, threw up in an uber and ruined my reputation to my friends strict muslim mother. I'm 15. i don't think i have a problem with alcohol, it's more like i cant always control myself. its only the second time ive ever gotten blackout drunk but i sure as hell didnt enjoy it and I'll do my best to make sure it wont happen again


i’m severely emetophobic yet i still watched this entire video and oh my i’m so proud of myself dhnkm


I grew up around people who loved to drink and would do it regularly so I've always thought that eventually I would also have the urge to get drunk and party and what not but I have never enjoyed alcohol or the idea of being drunk (I've never been drunk before because it doesn't sound like fun at all to me) People have always thought I was weird because I really don't like parties or alcohol or drugs which I'm starting to realize my dislike for parties is probably rooted in my social anxiety. Also, I grew up with an alcoholic and I've seen how awfully it can change you and hurt those around you so that is probably another reason why I have no interest in it. I'm kind of nervous to start college in the fall because I'm scared people will make fun of me for not wanting to party. Idk alcohol is weird man


Me: starts to type a comment about not being scared of throwing up anymore
Also me: almost has a heart attack when nauseous, hungover Dodie comes on the screen

Me: *starts to type a comment about not being scared of throwing up anymore*
Also me: *almost has a heart attack when nauseous, hungover Dodie comes on the screen*


i rarely drink because when i do i get insanely tired and just want to go to sleep :/ that's basically the only effect alcohol has on me

Same i just shuffle around and get tired. But at least you know how to get yourself to sleep.

thats what weed does to me lol i think ive probably had it maybe 10 times and have been asleep within an hour every time

Same! Just makes me tired, I always want to just go to bed rather than party on 😂

The first time I got lowkey drunk without my parents supervision I was expecting to dance on the tables but instead I almost fell asleep on my boyfriend's shoulder

I do still drink but i try and stop before hitting the sleep wall xD

That is me i always fall asleep at parties i am the biggest party pooper :')


I used to want to be able to drink every weekend and have fun with it as many if my friends do, but I realized super early on that drinking with a lot of people (and even just a few) just ends up making me super anxious or crying later on. So, I quickly got off that train. Maybe someday.


It's weird that I wish I was more in the drinking crowd. I feel like I'm missing out on things because I haven't really been around alcohol that much and I hate being viewed as the stingy person when I'm not just because I haven't underage drank. Society is so weird


I had a conversation with my friend the other day, and we were talking about how sad it is that some people need like actually NEED alcohol or some other substance in order to have fun. You can have plenty of fun without being under the influence of a substance, and actually have a clear memory of the experience. If the only way you can have fun with your friends is through being buzzed or high, than maybe you should reconsider your friendships and/or get some help.


im from egypt, and my group of friends are like almost always drunk and sometimes depend fun on drinking, i drink sometimes i dont hate it but i realized that i always do it on an empty stomach which gets me feeling like shit after the first drink, so thanks for the tips haha


This is really strong of you and I'm new here but proud of you love you dod


I do definitely think that there's a culture of "Lol I got so drunk I threw up all over myself then blacked out." like, that's not really very funny. I drink, but only on weekends and usually I know my limits and I'll stop as soon as I feel I've gone too far.
I think the key is to also have friends who respect your limits and your decisions when it comes to drinking. It definitely doesn't help if you go out with people who encourage you to have one more drink when you've said you feel a bit sick or if they can tell that things aren't going well for you with the whole drinking thing that night.
I used to throw up every time I drank and it was the most awful feeling ever so I sympathise with you. I almost fully stopped drinking for about a year, like I would only have one drink a month and it made me feel a lot better and it made me more aware of my limits and what felt good and what didn't when it came to drinking.


I like the idea of sitting down and ordering a nice beer or drink, somehow I don't get that feeling of happiness and euphoria that most people seem to get from drinking. I just notice that I am drunk and my brain tries to fight against it. If I'm in a club at some point it feels that I hear every conversation and feel every beat of the music. Drinking is alright, being drunk not so much.


To everyone who's scared of alcohol: Don't be! You don't have to get super drunk every time you drink. When I first started drinking it was while I was sitting by a campfire with my parents having a cooler. There's almost NO alcohol and it tastes good. So don't think you have to go out and do tequila shots, start slow and if it's not for you that's fine!


I've been sober for nearly 16 years 🎉I'm so proud of myself


If you have a "hangover" that bad you should go to the hospital ASAP. <br>If you are vomiting from alcohol you already have alcohol poisoning and if you're vomiting for days the poisoning is pretty bad.

If you have a "hangover" that bad you should go to the hospital ASAP.
If you are vomiting from alcohol you already have alcohol poisoning and if you're vomiting for days the poisoning is pretty bad.

No have you a good functional liver and drinking much Water to stabilize the heart system you dont need to go to the hospital. But have you problems to stand or with the blood pressure than is Hospital really better.


In Germany it's normal to at least have tried alcohol at the age of 14. Don't say it's a good thing. <br>If I don't feel like drinking I just offer to drive my friends home and no one feels the need to pressure me

In Germany it's normal to at least have tried alcohol at the age of 14. Don't say it's a good thing.
If I don't feel like drinking I just offer to drive my friends home and no one feels the need to pressure me


Loved this video! You got yourself a new subscriber :D <br>I definitely agree with all your tips. Especially the water by your bed. Live saver!

Loved this video! You got yourself a new subscriber :D
I definitely agree with all your tips. Especially the water by your bed. Live saver!


I certainly don"t drink every day, or even every week, but usually when I'm at a party, a birthday, etc, I'll have a few drinks with my friends. I like to get as far as tipsy, then I don''t really like the feeling so I stop, or if for example I'm having a vodka and coke, I'll add a load more coke to my glass. I've never had more the a mild headache the day after, and I've never been physically sick from alcohol.
I found out two weeks ago that I'm pregnant, and I'm going to a birthday party this Saturday. I did think to myself "oh crap, I can't drink", but it"s not a major problem. I'm more worried about my friends asking why and guessing that I'm pregnant to be honest!

Anyway, good luck for February Dodie! Love you xxxx


I don't personally like alcohol that much, but I drink when I'm out with friends which isn't that often so I'm pretty happy about that. Hope you can manage your drinking habits and that you don't drink all the time. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.


I used to only drink socially, from 16-18, then not long after my eighteenth I decided I don't particularly care for it so what's the point. I hope this is going well for you Dodie, cutting anything out is always tough<br>(psa: Australian drinking age is 18)

I used to only drink socially, from 16-18, then not long after my eighteenth I decided I don't particularly care for it so what's the point. I hope this is going well for you Dodie, cutting anything out is always tough
(psa: Australian drinking age is 18)


I'm so happy Alcohol is becoming a topic of choice among the Youtubers I watch!


i am afraid of getting drunk because im worried ill accidentally tell everyone im not straight. any tips?

@Tay74 lol when I'm old enough to legally drink, I will be around people that I've come out to.

Well, it isn't a totally crazy fear, I definitely am more open about being bi when I'm drunk, but I'm already out of the closet. My best advice would be to not get too drunk, like, only get tipsy, because you'll still have enough self control to keep you from saying anything you don't want to.


I don't really drink/ like drinking? Mostly because I have bad anxiety, and I feel like, the very  few times I have had a drink or been around a lot of people drinking, it made my anxiety so much worse and I got panic or anxiety attack. And that sucks a lot.

But, I also currently live on an American college campus where binge drinking is like /the/ nightlife activity Thursday- Saturday. And my refusal to drink or be in crowded environment of people drinking, has actually caused a fairly large rift in some of my friendships. They just sort of see me as stuck up, stick in the mud, deadweight, I think. Idk, they tease me a lot about not getting excited for any party except ones that involve board games.

And, like, I understand where they come from, but to some degree, I really resent that I'm constantly forced having to choose between hanging out with my friends or taking care of my mental health.

Actually, quick side story. Over the weekend, we were celebrating a friend's 21st birthday, and I went to the party. It was pretty low key. One person definitely drank too much, and she was loud and awful (I hated hearing her voice tbh), but overall people were chill. I was pretty much just sitting in a chair drinking soda and water. And, i know that for pretty much everyone, that situation would be totally fine, but it completely triggered my anxiety after about 3 hours. I was full on sobbing, and it took my best friend (who is extremely well versed with my attacks & how to handle them) almost an hour and a half to calm me down enough for me to want to go home & sleep. Then the following day, my mental space was really, really off and I just was cloudy all day long. Now, it's Thursday. it's been five days since the anxiety attack, and I'm still not fully back to normal. My anxiety is a lot higher than it usually is, and I haven't been able to work/write/focus as well as I normally can. So, yeah,  I realize that this isn't solely an alcohol story, and doesn't involve me drinking. But man, I'm so fucking resentful of this ideology that there has to be alcohol for anything to be fun.


I am a 21 year old girl who has never even had a taste of alcohol. I grew up in a house with two alcoholic parents, and was blessed, blessed, BLESSED to see them go through the recovery process. In a weird way, I always say that their alcoholism was the best thing that happened to me because I got to see how crazy in denial people can get about addiction, got to see that RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE,  and got to see how normal and fulfilling a life without alcohol can be. Because of all this, I have personally chosen not to drink. My biggest advice to people, is to be honest when people ask you why you are not drinking. People tend to respect honesty and being open, and usually it leads to conversation, rather than people pressuring me to "just try it!" As long as I go into party/social situations fully prepped to accept myself as I am, and any quirkiness that might entail, I find that other people are fairly willing to, as well.


I personally love the smell and taste of alcohol (I haven't tried so much, and I've never been drunk (I'm 14)), but I hope I won't be an alcoholic bc two of my grandparents where alcoholics and chainsmokers and got cancer and died bc of it.


It's become so normalised and 'cool' in our culture :(

Rita Leci drinking is fine, as long as its under control


I don't drink for religious reasons and I also suffer from anxiety. I watched Lucy and Savannah's videos on alcohol and I'm so glad that I don't drink because I know that I would probably misuse it to loose my inhibitions.


im 17 and i live in portugal and every time i go out at night with friends im super concerned for them bc their goal is always to "get absolutely shitfaced". not "have a good time", "get SHITFACED". in not opposed to alcohol, ive never been drunk, and personally i dont understand the appeal of more than a couple of drinks, much less drunkenness itself. But seeing my friends (who are still all minors) literally Falling over on the street from being drunk and Saying "thats what fun is" and Encouraging it in younger people is seriously so frightning. dodie and lucy thank you so much for being open about this topic and hopefully starting a discussion about alcohol. honestly, thank you


Every year I drive with my friends for a week to the netherlands over new years. We have a very mixed up group, some only drink a little bit, some are heavy drinkers. I'm more in the "get wasted 7 out of 7 days we are there" group. This year I had to take naps in between, because I was often too high or too drunk in the middle of the day. So I decided to take a month to not drink. I didn't had 1 problem. There was 1 night were I kinda wanted to drink, but not doing it was rather easy. I'm really happy that it was so easy for me to not consume drugs in that month and hope you have a good time too. c:


I gave up alcohol for all of 2016 - it was very hard at first. But it gets much much easier. And I learned so much about myself, and realized that my body feels better physically when I don't drink, and my emotions are much more stable when I don't drink.
This is just my personal experience.
Good luck. It's a good thing to do, in my humble opinion.


yay new video! i'm so proud of you dodie.


I think this is a really healthy practice. I have gone without a drink for a long while in recent weeks but holly molly when I was in studying in london it was no thought at all to drink nearly every night. It is a very interesting thing, because I think that it is just so central to the culture of London.


I love this, this video and lucys made me stop and think about how much i was drinking. It inspired me o take a step back and i managed to give up alcohol for lent, i just made a video about how i coped x


I feel this video on a spiritual level...especially the jello shots


I love beer! I managed to cut myself down to 3-4 beers a night rather than an entire 6 pack or more. lol Glad to hear you are trying to get it under control. You dont wanna blow your liver out homie.


this is literally the best birthday present ever

Happy birthday! (ps. your icon is too cute. Rewatch that video. Make your birthday even better!)

<b>fairly local</b> ahh happy burthdayyy

<b>fairly local</b> HAPPY BIRTHDAAAY 🎂 hope you hsve a great one!

*fairly local* HAPPY BIRTHDAAAY 🎂 hope you hsve a great one!


I made that decision (one month without alcohol) four years ago. I was partying a lot, basically three times a week and it was intense binge drinking. Unfortunately, unlike you, I could throw up and then start drinking again as if nothing had happened. So I drank more and more, and made some pretty shitty life decisions, and even damaged some friendships. So, I "grounded" myself, I still attended parties (even had ones in my own flat) and it did me some good. Like, I realized that I stopped getting heartburns and that I had wayyyy less panic attacks than I used to. I mean, I got back to drinking after that, because I was a dumbass, but in the end it did me some good. I don't drink much nowadays, so, yayy.


okay so dodie i never EVER drink, like i've never even been tipsy, so I really can't relate, but I think you can do it!!!! you're very smart and strong and if anyone could do it, you could :) good luck dodie

also i live i america, and i specifically don't like it. i've had bad experiences with people around me who are alcoholics.(sexual abuse, etc.) my baby sister's dad is an alcoholic and he would constantly lie about being drunk. he doesn't live with us now. i hope he's getting better.


im 18 now, i have never been drunk and i never go out but i have a wonderful group of friends who also have never been drunk before, we are planning to get drunk with the group sometime to just experience how it is to be drunk but we also want to have 2 or 3 sober people there to make sure people dont "overdrink", im not planning to get drunk more, im just curious how it feels.


Yes an amazing message and... So excited with vedif 😀


im really glad to have found someone else that suffers from derealization, i havent heard or met anyone else with it

i havent been diagnosed with it but i mean i experience it so i must have it

I have talked about it before, but I do think a dedicated video is in order

I think she made one on this channel a few months ago when she realized that's what she had. Go through her videos on this channel and you'll find it, it's called something like "anxiety, depression, depersonalisation" if I remember correctly

could you make a video talking about it?


I don't drink and I think it's awesome that even those who do can give not drinking a try. For me, it doesn't make anything less fun and I partially do it for medical reasons. It saves me a lot of money and who knows, it might with you too


My two cents: I do personally think there is a degree of over acceptance when it comes to binge drinking regularly or getting drunk; especially in university. Getting a hangover isn't met with sympathy but, more often, congratulations. Obviously drinking in moderation isn't bad for you nor is getting drunk the odd one or two times in your life and I definitely don't think drinking alcohol is immoral. But a lot of people regularly go over the limit without realising and I think there needs to be more education/awareness about this. Good luck with this month!


I had the same problem last year. I was drinking when i was happy, when i was sad, when i was tired. I failed exams at university because i was so hungover. (LIKE WHY WOULD I DRINK THE NIGHT BEFORE THE MOST IMPORTANT EXAM OF THE SEMESTER?!)
Then I stopped drinking for a few months and now I only drink alcohol once a week.
And I'm gonna tell you: It's hard. Especially when you're going out with friends. But eventually you'll get to the point where you realise that you won't need it.
You can do this. ♥
See you at Vidcon EU ♥


I've only had alcohol once, which is legally 1 too many times as I'm underage, but whenever I drank it, I really didn't understand where all of the excitement came from. I was staying the night with a friend, it was 2 am, and her parents couldn't give less of a damn. It was stupid but I honestly didn't care much for it lol.


here it's legal to drink when you're 18 (used to be 16) but there really isn't a strict policy on underaged drinking

Yep im 15 and ive never drunk alcohol before but so many people in my year, i would say more than half, have.. (not like i mind but it just shows that the over 18 rule doesn't even really matter apparently lol)

Megan Dun yeah, with America it's true, but idk about Germany.

Elaine Willemstein i live in Kazakhstan and you have to be at least 21 to buy any sort of alcohol(

Borna Djavdan I totally agree on that. It is true that you can't make sure no one under the age of 18 drinks, and it's okay if you drink little, but there are too much underaged people who get in trouble of die of alcohol poisoning

I live in the Netherlands too, and although I think increasing the minimal age to buy alcohol to 18 was a good idea, it is not really helping. We have a big issue with underage drinking in our country, especially in Limburg and Brabant (two provinces). People start drinking at 12 - 14 and up the level of alcohol they drink pretty fast.

Louise Marques same in Argentina. But people sells to youngest too

Elaine Willemstein it legal to buy it at 18, but you can drink it with your parents permission from an early edge

Hasse van Leeuwen wow really? Not sure with Wilders and all tho

Elaine Willemstein yeah well someone told me they are going to change it back to sixteen again. Don't know if that's true or just wishful thinking tho

Elaine Willemstein are you from the Netherlands?


I kinda had the same relationship with alcohol like dodie. Getting really drunk each weekend etc. And also there was one night where I really messed up and that's when I decided to go slower. It's been three years since then and today I'm almost completely sober. And now when I drink I certainly get reaaaally sad when I have more than one drink. Dunno why.. <br>I think you should educate people more about alcohol too. We always get to hear that drugs are bad, and many people forget that alcohol is actually one of the most damaging drugs (and it's legal!!!)

I kinda had the same relationship with alcohol like dodie. Getting really drunk each weekend etc. And also there was one night where I really messed up and that's when I decided to go slower. It's been three years since then and today I'm almost completely sober. And now when I drink I certainly get reaaaally sad when I have more than one drink. Dunno why..
I think you should educate people more about alcohol too. We always get to hear that drugs are bad, and many people forget that alcohol is actually one of the most damaging drugs (and it's legal!!!)


i know drinking a lot of alcohol especially when you're going out is considered the 'normal' thing to do that's why i always feel so excluded when i go out with friends because alcohol is just not for me? i'm 19 and i think in my life i've been proper drunk about three times and those weren't 'super cool' or 'i'm having so much fun' kinda experiences, it wasn't like in teenage movies where a super hot guy suddenly makes out with you just because you're drunk. it was average except everything was spinning and the alcohol had switched off the filter in my brain to stop it from thinking negative thoughts which resulted in me crying to another person for three hours. long story short: i don't like consuming alcohol for various reasons which should be totally fine right? wrong. so many people automatically think of you as 'the boring friend' when you're not joining them when they're getting drunk. suddenly you're an outcast. suddenly you don't get invited to go out anymore. suddenly everyone's making out with each other and then there's you in the corner of the room and all you want to do is go home and cry. i know this comment is a mess and idk why i'm typing this but watching your video made me feel uneasy, is it really so bad to not enjoy alcohol? am i doing something wrong? why am i suddenly an outcast because of it?

my thoughts exactly! we should be friends and have smart conversations in the corner while others get drunk haha

no, everyone reacts to alcohol differently and you should never feel left out because you don't drink


I personally only drink a decent amount of alcohol on special occasions and generally have one drink every couple of nights at home but that's pretty much it for me.  I come from a family who don't drink a lot at any time and have only been drunk once but I still could remember everything except what I spoke about and I honestly loved the feeling so much, it was the best.<br>However, as you said, always eat something before you start drinking especially if you are a lightweight. Personally, I'm a medium but most of my girlfriends are either really lightweight or just normal lightweight and they haven't learnt to eat beforehand and they get completely drunk in like 2 drinks. it's crazy.  Anyways thanks for the vid and look forward to more. love the work :*

I personally only drink a decent amount of alcohol on special occasions and generally have one drink every couple of nights at home but that's pretty much it for me.  I come from a family who don't drink a lot at any time and have only been drunk once but I still could remember everything except what I spoke about and I honestly loved the feeling so much, it was the best.
However, as you said, always eat something before you start drinking especially if you are a lightweight. Personally, I'm a medium but most of my girlfriends are either really lightweight or just normal lightweight and they haven't learnt to eat beforehand and they get completely drunk in like 2 drinks. it's crazy.  Anyways thanks for the vid and look forward to more. love the work :*


In my experience, I’ve learned not to start drinking water right away when you’re drunk, because it will flush the alcohol being processed in your liver back into your system, making you even more drunk and causing the massive hangover. Drink the water before you go to bed so you don’t dehydrate yourself, but don’t drink it right when you decide you’ve had enough—try to hold off for a bit.


I'm trying it out too, 31 days sober already ☺


I just went all of January without drinking and didn't even realise it until I watched this video, so I don't have an alcohol problem, yay!! I have a healthy, happy relationship with alcohol and due to my Irishness I don't get hungover


I've been an absolutist all my life! For some reason it was a very easy and a natural decision for me and I haven't regreted it once! Then again, I'm only 20 and have never been a "party person", so I'm not sure if I'm missing on something or not. It's just that I've only ever had bad experiences with drunken people, so maybe I'm biased or something. A glass of wine never killed anyone, but the moment my friends start drinking more than that, I'm outta there!


I've been sober for 13 years now. I may or may not be 13 years old though. WISH YOU SO MUCH LUCK DODIE!


I went to my after-prom party last week and I took like 25 jelly shots... and I didn't vomit. (I also drank a beer, one Smirnoff and a vodka shot) I have a really good resistance to alcohol, I think. I got drunk, yeah, but not that bad. I felt hungover for like an hour and I was great after... Is this normal? 😂


This is a great initiative. Thank you for trying! I'm proud that you are brave enough to try this and take the alcohol py the horns, so to speak.

Idon't drink. I see it as a waste of money, and lives. 97% of all offences are done while influence of alcohol. In Sweden where I'm from you are as likely to meet a cab on the road as a drunk driver. about 13 000 people drive under influence every day. Also I don't like the norm that you have to drink to have fun. I never drink when going to parties and still I have the time of my life. I don't like the fact that rapists can blame alcohol for their actions, I don't like that 1/5 children live with an adult who have an alcohol problem.


Once a week is fairly often here in northern California. I was somewhat legitimately shocked when you said once a day. Is that drunk every day? Or a glass of wine? Because levels matter a lot when you talk about regular consumption.


Alcohol culture on my campus seems to be pretty typical to most schools. I just finished my freshman year and it seems that is the year a lot of students develop an alcohol problem. Because everybody is doing it, there's nobody checking in on you, you don't have to go home to parents, nobody is there to give a shit how much you drink. Especially at first when you don't have many friends. A tip I learned when I didn't want to drink but didn't want to seem like a party pooper is I would just hold a cup with a bit of soda in it, then most people will think it's a mixed drink. You wont feel weird as long as you're holding a cup of something. Also, peer pressure is much less obvious than people think it is. It's not like someone trying to get you to drink, it's more an internal insecurity about being the only one NOT shitfaced. Nobody is judging you, you're doing fine :)


I live in Japan, and the drinking culture is much different. Much of drinking is either so normalized that it goes without comment or so mandatory that you must drink in order to appeal to the social standards. As such, there are sooo many nutritional drinks etc to help protect your liver, help prevent hangover, help get over a hangover quickly, and on and on. The marketing is no joke and they definitely supply a demand.<br>It's interesting when compared to the drinking culture of drinking to have fun or to relax because we don't see these types of products and much less empathy when people get too drunk. In Japan, I've been helped and helped complete strangers get home when drunk because there's a sense of understanding. Like, your boss probably did this to you or it was probably to make the sale, etc. In the states, on the other hand, I was often given the impression that people who get drunk have no management skills and could be alcoholics (also that anything that happens to you while you're drunk is your fault - a sentiment I've never heard expressed here in Asia).

I live in Japan, and the drinking culture is much different. Much of drinking is either so normalized that it goes without comment or so mandatory that you must drink in order to appeal to the social standards. As such, there are sooo many nutritional drinks etc to help protect your liver, help prevent hangover, help get over a hangover quickly, and on and on. The marketing is no joke and they definitely supply a demand.
It's interesting when compared to the drinking culture of drinking to have fun or to relax because we don't see these types of products and much less empathy when people get too drunk. In Japan, I've been helped and helped complete strangers get home when drunk because there's a sense of understanding. Like, your boss probably did this to you or it was probably to make the sale, etc. In the states, on the other hand, I was often given the impression that people who get drunk have no management skills and could be alcoholics (also that anything that happens to you while you're drunk is your fault - a sentiment I've never heard expressed here in Asia).


yeah after spending Saturday night/Sunday morning in A&E covered in my own sick and (TMI) other excrement (gross gross gross) with absolutely no recollection of the whole evening, I'm going to take it much easier... don't mix vodka/orange juice with wine on an empty stomach and 4 hours of sleep...

I can't believe this is my legacy in your mind now


When I was about 16 I felt the pressure to drink even though I didn't really want to or liked the taste. Then I started doing it at every party when I was sad and made myself feel worse! I'm 19 now and I don't drink at all as I don't like the taste, and I feel like I don't have to drink to have a good time. However I totally see why people do it, and if I liked the taste I'm sure I'd drink :)


I'm going to be 19 in July and I despise alcohol. I've been out drinking once, and it was only because my cousin wanted to drag me out. I always get "warm cheeks" when I drink, even though everyone knows I would probably find it pretty difficult to get drunk. I am weird like that.


Drank a couple of times when i was fifteen, but since then i haven't gotten drunk in two years. I'm about to turn eighteen tho (which is when you are allowed to drink in sweden), and i'm kinda looking forward to trying it again. Will only do it with family or friends that i really trust, and probably only to get the confidence to dance or confess my undying love for all my friends :)


Hey Doddle,
I wish you the very best and hope you make it. But even if you miss a day just continue bucause it is not abaut having x days without a break it is rather reducing the amount of poison you conume.

I like dinking (sometimes) as well and I have drunken too much before (not as bad as you described it, but still bad enough).

So again, I wish you the very best and don't forget: you can have fun without alcohol and the benefit of not having hangovers is pretty good ;)


just the song name "rainbow poison" sounds incredible, please put it up pleeeease


drinking is a large part of Australian culture. I'm very comfortable drinking or being around drinking because its a very casual thing in Australia. its not so much a binge drink type of thing but a more on the reg kind of thing in Australia


I've never really enjoyed alcohol but I think I like to pretend that it doesn't bother me when, secretly, it makes me kind of uncomfortable. I think that's because of growing up with a dad that had a constant drug and alcohol problem and even though the drug use got resolved eventually, the alcohol continued to be a problem. I trust my friends (who are old enough to drink and even those who aren't) and I know they wouldn't do the same as my dad would so I try to just ignore it and pretend everything's fine and try to be there in case anything is needed from a (sober) friend. but there's always this little thing in the back of my head that I can never shake no matter how hard I ignore it and it's the most unnerving uncomfortable feeling and I don't like it and I'm never judging or shaming anyone but it's always going to be this thing I won't be able to shake so I tend to stay away from it (I have a low tolerance anyway and don't really enjoy the taste) but I don't want to be like my dad and I don't want to start being uncomfortable because of a decision I made for myself.


I remember new years welcoming in 2016 being the worst I've ever been. I got so drunk that I told my best friend that I was a year self harm free forgetting she didn't even know that it had ever been a thing. I then proceeded to cry about life for the 2 hours it took me to walk home (its usually a 20 minute journey lol I refused to move till someone sang disney songs with me) i woke up the next morning and realised i needed a break, I didn't touch a drop of alcohol for 4 months, Omg I've never been more proud of myself in my entire life, I was shit scared to start again and thought I never would touch a drop again. But i started again and now I don't get panic attacks and crying drunk! I vom on occasion but that depends how much I've mixed. Stopping alcohol for a while really fucking helps!


I live in England too so the drinking culture is basically the same. I don't have a problem with alcohol but, personally, I don't want to start drinking it in large amounts because I don't think that it will be helpful  - especially in regards to where I am mentally. Loved this video, very friendly and I love the set up as always x


Even if you don't have an alcohol problem, going sober for a month will be a really interesting experiment for you :) Best of luck!


Okay so couple things (because I've definitely done the alcohol double-take)
There is a difference between like, cocaine "not doing that for a month would be ImPoSsiBle" and star bucks "not doing that for a month would be inPOSSible"- if it concerns you, do what you need to to figure things out and be happy, but reconsidering something does not by default make it wrong to do.
Also, habit does not make addiction. There was a point where I was having a drink every night and I was super concerned about it. I would go for a cider, reconsider, want to have one even more, and slowly start to panic over my apparent alcoholism. Then I bought something I thought was gross, and I didn't want to drink it but I couldn't justify buying something else when I already had cider at home. The habit broke, and I'm not stressed about it anymore. If you went for a walk every morning, and then didn't have time anymore but missed your walk, you wouldn't worry about being a walking addict. NOW, because alcohol is significantly worse for your body than walking, a little more caution is A+ super okay, but having a habit and having a problem ARE different. Be kind to yourself, and test going without if you need to.


I hope VEDIF comes back this year

February is also my birthday month so it's a very nice birthday present <3


my advice is to never mix several different types of alcohol in one night/day. (unless they are made for that) you will end up getting really sick really quick


I'm 17 and I've never really drank too much, but I'm going to a friends 18th birthday party next week so I may come back to this comment and contradict myself but hey. I think that as long as you're around people you trust and that you know your limits alcohol is alright, and also it's okay if you don't any want alcohol at all - not everyone does. Hope this month goes well for you Dodes!! So excited to see a video from you everyday!!


I would literally (literally, like, physically) die if I drank alcohol every night, so I can't relate, but I think it's good that you're taking a moment to look at your relationship with alcohol.


After many years of drinking and at 23 years old I now know when to stop and think "if I have another drink, I'm going to be ill tomorrow". Finally! Learn from your mistakes and don't fold to peer pressure.


I drank a lot as a teenager and then sort of lost interest before quitting at 22. I didn't enjoy being drunk and also the more I drank the harder I'd find it stop.  I made the decision to quit after I spent my cab fair home on drinks. I was lucky enough to have a friend lend me money because I would have been stranded otherwise. I don't feel I was ever dependent on alcohol but I feel I had behaviours that could have developed into dependency.  I do still occasionally drink now but only for taste and if a place does mock tails I usually choose them over cocktails. Having spent a long time not drinking at all I do feel as a society we have a very odd relationship with what is essentially a mood altering drug, I do get a bit anxious about alcohol sometimes as I spent so much time fighting for control of my mind and emotions<br> due to mental illness it seems weird to willingly lose that control. I've rambled far more than I intended...

I drank a lot as a teenager and then sort of lost interest before quitting at 22. I didn't enjoy being drunk and also the more I drank the harder I'd find it stop.  I made the decision to quit after I spent my cab fair home on drinks. I was lucky enough to have a friend lend me money because I would have been stranded otherwise. I don't feel I was ever dependent on alcohol but I feel I had behaviours that could have developed into dependency.  I do still occasionally drink now but only for taste and if a place does mock tails I usually choose them over cocktails. Having spent a long time not drinking at all I do feel as a society we have a very odd relationship with what is essentially a mood altering drug, I do get a bit anxious about alcohol sometimes as I spent so much time fighting for control of my mind and emotions
 due to mental illness it seems weird to willingly lose that control. I've rambled far more than I intended...


I'd totally join you in the no alcohol, but I've already planned night out this month aha. <br>But yes the top ten! Always follow those rules, even when I'm smashed I know when I've had to much and I'll set a time on my phone like "no alcohol for 1 hour" but I'll drink a looot of water in that hour (but also during the whole night I make sure I drink at least two water bottles). And alwayyys eat before, during and after I've been drinking, especially just bread! Soaks up the alcohol and makes you feel less sick in the morning.

I'd totally join you in the no alcohol, but I've already planned night out this month aha.
But yes the top ten! Always follow those rules, even when I'm smashed I know when I've had to much and I'll set a time on my phone like "no alcohol for 1 hour" but I'll drink a looot of water in that hour (but also during the whole night I make sure I drink at least two water bottles). And alwayyys eat before, during and after I've been drinking, especially just bread! Soaks up the alcohol and makes you feel less sick in the morning.


I PAINTED YOU AND IM SO EXCITED i am editing the video right now, thank you for being so inspiring. i can't even put into words how excited i am for all the video's to come aaaah

i am also eating pizza while having tea and life is good


Started watching your vlogs and while watching this I've remembered that I already have seen it... While I was on an epic hangover trying to Google any cure.. :D maybe it's time to check if I could live through the summer without drinking, huh? :??


Hey Dodie, as much of your viewers probably did, I thought to myself about whether or not I could do this challenge.  And almost to the tune of your voice, I went through all the days that I'd have to "take off" because I'm going to Paris and it's my sister's 21st.  However, I had a slight difference.  I do not think I'd be taking off because I (that I is capitalized but you can't tell) need to drink, but because other people would want me too.

I've noticed that my friends get frustrated or I get really anxious when I tell people I don't want to drink and they have a bad reaction, and then it makes me think I'm not fun sober.

So what is my predicament here; I don't think I need alcohol but I couldn't stop, not that I don't want to but because the people around me make me feel guilty.

???? Are they just assholes


Did you manage the whole month?

I gave up drinking in 2002 (at the age of 32) , and haven't touched a drop since. I didn't really drink much before then, and drank less and less until one day I just stopped.

I still have a lot of fun, never have hangovers, and have saved so much money.


helpful tip from me:<br>in england at least, and i had no idea about this until recently, you can 'ask for angela' at a bar and they will hopefully get you a cab, so you can use that if youre on a dodgy date or you just wanna get home for some reason. ive never needed to use it, but its a neat idea <3

helpful tip from me:
in england at least, and i had no idea about this until recently, you can 'ask for angela' at a bar and they will hopefully get you a cab, so you can use that if youre on a dodgy date or you just wanna get home for some reason. ive never needed to use it, but its a neat idea <3


I'm 19 and I've never drunk alcohol in my life. Just not my thing.


see i'm from austria and the way people here see alcohol (especially young people) is the same as you described. you cannot have fun with at least a little alcohol, it's almost like you 'have to' drink. the weird thing is i have always been repulsed by the idea of drinking/getting drunk. i really don't like the taste or anything about it. i've seen my friends go blackout drunk (and then took care of them) which i think scarred me to never want to be like that. (idk) anyways the most amount of alcohol i've ever had was a shot of tequila and a flute of champagne. and i don't really want to change that. it's just sometimes really really annoying when people are like 'come on you gotta drink something' or just give you this weird look of like 'what kind of freak are you'  but you know you get used to it, and the people that matter accept that i don't like alcohol. by this i do not want to disrespect anyone who likes to drink, for me that's fine and you do you (i'm sorry this is so long)


Well I'm Australian so we have a culture of drinking beer and goon. Also: despite the drinking age being 18 we celebrate 21st like they're a big deal and use it as an excuse to get shitfaced. A lot of social events do have alcohol as a central element to it so as someone who drives and lives in a place with poor public transport I tend to attend parties sober and as a result do feel like I'm missing out because of just how little opportunity I had to get drunk compared to everyone else. But then I got OLD (24) and now I have HANGOVERS even when I'm not shitfaced but just a bit drunk so I temporarily quit drinking... So the deliberate attempt to not drink at all made it easier to work in moderation later on when I resumed drinking. But yeah, thinking about it even if there isn't this active pressure from friends (who totally respected my choice not to drink) there can be this passive understanding that drinking is an important element of socialising in your youth.


Im 15 and have only gotten drunk twice. Both times where with friends and I had a great time. Before that, i was kind of scared to try since my mom is an alcoholic, and that affected my view on drinking. But i now realize that theres a difference between drinking with friends and have fun, and then drink alone to avoid your problems.


'If it's your first time, take it easy'

Me: has flashbacks to Greece in October when me and 7 friends downed like 3-4 bottle of Ouzo between us on a school trip, and then proceeded to drink the morning after Oops

'If it's your first time, take it easy'

Me: *has flashbacks to Greece in October when me and 7 friends downed like 3-4 bottle of Ouzo between us on a school trip, and then proceeded to drink the morning after* Oops

Alicia Backham ha mine was thirteen shots of bourbon and liver failure

Alicia Backham the first time I got drunk I was happily playing a drinking game with (wait for it) no intention of getting drunk. several swigs (or shots, rather) of pineapple vodka later, I stood up and suddenly realized my head was heavy and I was giddy and dizzy. Then I drank a bit more. luckily I was with friends who knew the ropes and kept me safe, but I definitely drank too fast for the first time.

Alicia Backham Ouzo is so good, my family always drinks that when we have birthday parties.It's weird, we're romanian but don't drink too much romanian stuff.

my first time drinking I hadn't eaten all day, went out and had a bottle of vodka, like 7 different shots and 2 litres of cider RIP was fine the next day tho


I did dry January, and it was the best decision I made I feel so much better and healthier than I did before after drinking so often.


I was at a wedding a while ago for some person in my family (I think she was my great auntie?) and most people were drinking. I was 13 at the time so obviously I wasn't, and was basically just sat at a table doing literally nothing. My cousin, Nigel, had sat next to me when we were eating, so he sat next to me later in the night. It was honestly the funniest thing because he sat down, looked at the floor, realised it was spinning and said, "I'm really drunk, aren't I? Well, let's go for another drink." And walked off to the bar. At that point I was 100% sure that he was going to have a terrible hangover, but the next morning when I went down to eat breakfast, he was completely fine and it was if he hadn't drank whatsoever. He is one of the lucky people who don't get hangovers, no matter what, or how much he drinks.


I feel like I'm coming into this age where everyone starts drinking alcohol (15/16) and I'm just sitting here like: "Man I sure don't like the taste or the feeling of not having everything I say or do under control" what leads to me feeling kind of like an outcast but actually I don't really care cause I got friends that understand me or at least accept my position with alcohol (also sorry for occuring grammar mistakes or general strange sounding language English is not my native language)


It's weird, I've never had a problem controlling myself when I drink. I don't know if it's me just me being worried about embarrassing myself to the point that I try to stay acutely aware of how buzzed/drunk I am and focus on not doing typical drunk things. But I've just had a knack for pacing myself. It also helps that I have a decent tolerance; my friends have actually complained that they've never seen me really drunk since I have a good "sober face". Yet once I get back to my place and I'm alone, I start stumbling more and feel way more drunk. It's like my mind's like "Hey, your alone now. I'm gonna stop focusing on making you feel less drunk. Have fun trying to do the simplest tasks." And then i lie down and get the spins. I also don't typically get bad headaches when I wake up. Follow dodie's tips: eat and drink water beforehand, drink a lot of water before bed and more water when you wake up. I've also heard (from my nutrition class teacher) that a multivitamin before you sleep also helps but I've never tried it.

Anyway, best of luck, dodie! I know it might get hard, but maybe focusing on these vlogs will help keep your mind off it. Another YouTuber, Elliott Morgan, decided to cut out drinking recently for similar reasons so maybe reach out to him if you want some solidarity.


honestly I couldn't START drinking if I wanted to. I guess I have immature tastebuds so alcohol tastes disgusting to me 😂


your skin looks so much healthier than it did a year ago, do you have any tips for helping get healthier skin? :)


The first time I had alcohol I realized I'm an incredibly lightweight, after not even having a full beer and getting more than a little tipsy...I haven't drunk since (this was fairly recent) and I'm not amused with how lightweight I am.


#31 on Trending you special sausage! So proud, Also... Ignore the comments of stupid things. Some people don't understand an addiction. My mother is an alcoholic and it's not fun.. But I don't mind because I know she does try her best, even at times I think she does it just to get attention. I'm young and don't understand her, but I support her. Honestly Dodie I know this ' video everyday! :D ' Will be stressful, but sweetheart try. That's the best you can give! And if all goes to hell and you just can't film a video, Don't. DO NOT STRESS YOURSELFFFFF. I get sad when your stressed because then you film a video for that and I'm like ' nu bb nu! You more sad now :( ' Anyway, Have a good-day / night  / afternoon. Byee! <3


WOW! Just wow! That's so awesome that you wanna stop drinking, and you're so brave for telling youtube, and your subs about this!


I'm 29 years old and I have never been drunk! When I was a kid I'd have the odd glass of wine at special occasions or sips of cider at my grandparents, but when I got older I realised I didn't want to feel out of control ever or risk getting ill, so decided to not drink. I think its really weird how this culture is you go out, you drink - it goes hand in hand with socialising and having a good time. I have been left out many times because people chose activities revolving around alcohol and losing yourself which I can't join in on. I've also been treated like an alien for not drinking ever and asked why like I am weird. I personally find it weird how its so normalised and treated so like the most fun, best thing in the world, but drugs are treated like the enemy when really they're not that different (in the sense you can get ill and get addicted and isn't great for you! etc etc) I don't do drugs either but yeah,  just find it weird! I don't judge people who drink but I feel sad that so many people do it as a fun activity and think not remembering the night before is better than doing something without alcohol and remembering it for as long as possible... Also, alcohol is expensive and you could save the money you'd spend on alcohol for fun things or important things - but that's just boring old me talking! But yeah good luck with your dry month and I hope it brings positive things :) (you can do it!)


I'm Irish, I'm 20 and while I might go out clubbing twice this week and then not again for a month, there definitely is a culture here of drinking till you're drunk and then some, at least most of the time! Clubs are made for drunk people! Try other types of nights out if you're looking for sober fun 🙏🏻💃🏻


When i was 15 i got so drunk at my friends party that i was practically unconscious in a garden for an hour and my mum had to pick me up (lol) and i nearly had to be rushed to hospital and have my stomach pumped. Back then i didnt really know the effects of alcohol and only drank it because i thought it tasted nice and everyone else did it. Since then i have never EVER got that bad again and have swore to myself that i would never let it happen again because it made me feel awful. At parties i drank drinks with low alcohol content like cider and once i felt myself getting drunk, i stopped and just drank soft drinks for the rest of the night. I liked the feeling of being tipsy but i was too scared of drinking too much. Through this i sort of became the drunk person carer because i was never drunk 😂 fast forward to now (im 17) and i drink sometimes at parties or special occasions but apart from that i choose not to drink because most of the time the taste of alcohol makes me want to vomit and i can only really manage cider or fruity wine because you cant really taste the alcohol. So i guess i kind of have to opposite problem? Before i felt ashamed that i didnt want to drink and everyone else did but i guess its sort of a good thing because i learnt that i dont need to drink to have a good time and i can still enjoy myself without the dangers of alcohol! Sorry this comment is long but i just wanted to type it out 💛 thank you for making this video Dodie 💛


Story Time! When I was 19 years old I had a friend who liked to come over to my house to hang out and drink with my mom and sometimes me. Since he was older than I was he could buy me drinks while my mom agreed since we were in my own house and I had her consent. I'd done this a few times before when on my friends birthday we got him a pinyata full of booze and all got very wasted, but no one more then me. My parents were fighting st the time and I was upset so I kept on drinking and drinking to the point when I was unresponsive to my friends and just zoned out. Then I blacked out right in the middle of his party for about half an hour which I still don't remember what happened just that my mother couldn't wake me up.
After that, I stopped drinking a lot. Maybe a glass of wine at a party or a sip of champagne but never that much that I got that drunk again. Then this January i turned 21 and since turning 21 have found myself buying a lot of alcohol in a very short time. I wouldn't say I'm an alcoholic but I definitely do drink alot more for a few diffrent but not at all very good reasons like that I can and I like it and like how I makes me feel. When this video came out I remember watching it and thinking oh I can't be an alcoholic I don't drink every night I just like to do it occasionally, And realized that occasionally basically meant one or more times a week I would buy a bottle of wine for the night or a margarita at dinner and either get very tipsy or throwing up in the toilet drunk. I've never been as drunk as I was that night.
I thought about joining Dodie and not drinking for the whole month, just to take a breather but one glass of wine at a friends house turned into two bottles of champagne and that all was for naught.
I do not know at this point where my relationship with alcohol is because I do not have a very good grasp on something so new to me and everyone's opinion on it differs, especially when it comes to me. I have friends who encourage it and laugh at me when I'm drunk because I am oh so hilarious while my boyfriend thinks that I shouldn't drink at all because I don't make the best decisions and he doesn't really see the point.
However, while I am confused on where I stand with alcohol, I don't know if I'm dependant on it or just a fan of it I just dunno,  I'm glad I have someone to look up to who is trying to get her handle on things tok and gives me hope to try and do so in the future.
I love your videos and your voice and I'm glad your sharing a part of your life with us as you go through this journey and I can't wait to see where it takes you


I'm German but I'm living in the Uk now for something over 1 1/2 years and I must say that drinking alcohol is seen as waaay more normal here than it is in Germany. Oddly for some reason I'm also drinking more when I'm in the UK compared to when I'm in Germany, I think it just belongs more to the culture here than it does in Germany and seeing videos about alcohol and the problems make me feel a bit bad. In Germany I thought it easy to just not drink even though everybody else was but here I feel somehow weird and like I not belong, maybe that's only an issue I have since I'm trying to fit in with the British anyway even though I'm not British, but that's just something I noticed...


You said you wanted to know, so here's my own opinion and story about alcohol. I grew up in a very conservative home. My dad had (has) a glass of wine or bourbon every night with dinner - and a beer when fishing - and my mom didn't (doesn't) drink at all. I wasn't interested in drinking. Not out of fear of it, just didn't really see the point.  When one of my guy friend's turned 21, I was almost 22 at that point, he begged me to have a sip of his mixed drink, promising it was the best stuff ever. I hated the stuff. The one sip was enough to say "NOPE" not interested in that! Two years later, my best best friend turned 21 and I surprised her with a trip to Nashville. This was the night I had my first FULL drink (a fruity hard lemonade). But by the time I decided I might enjoy a second one, she had finished off the rest of the six pack. After I graduated college (where no student of any age was aloud to have alcohol on or off campus) I started trying a few more things. Mostly fruity stuff, nothing strong. Last year I got my first buzz. I did NOT like the feeling. I drank a bottle of water and stayed on the floor with my dog until my head felt normal. I've seen too many friends with horrible hangovers. I've seen friends forget about the fun we had the night before because they were too drunk to remember it. I love memories! I love adventures and jokes and long conversations. But if you aren't going to remember it the next day, why are we doing it? Alcoholic drinks usually have some great flavors and tastes. BUT I could enjoy those same flavors even more if the alcohol itself wasn't there. Not opposed to other people drinking, though I really don't see the point in getting too drunk to function. I think what you are doing is a great idea to assess yourself and see what you should do next or what new habits you should make. I love your honesty and I think you're adorable and I listen to "Sick of Loosing Soulmates" multiple times a day (because it's a great song!). <3 Good luck! God bless! You got this!


I have a very strong resistance to alcohol ,so yeah, the first time I drank alcohol was a giant cup of "caipirinha" that my uncle said that was lemonade , I was okay ,surprisingly so ...


I have only been drunk two times, the first time was just a casual beer or two but as I am a very small human I got intoxicated very quickly. The second time I downed nearly half a bottle of vodka and promptly spent the next four days hunched over the toilet bowl. PSA kids don't drink your feelings away and don't drink under social pressure


This doesn't really relate to me but it's still interesting. I kind of have the opposite situation where I tend not to drink because I don't ever want to feel like I need to drink to be happy or have fun (it may also be a control thing Idk). That's not to say I never drink but I didn't drink before I turned 18 and I still don't very often. That said, I think another major reason I don't drink is that alcohol doesn't seem to affect me that much - whether that's because of my body or that I just have never had so many drinks that I could puke, Idk either. Not sure why I wrote this long comment, maybe just so people can see it's acceptable not to drink alcohol and, if you surround yourself with positive people, it won't be a problem with them either. xxx


In the US drinking regularly is normal when you're out with friends or watching a game or doing something fun already, but drinking in order to gain that sense of fun is frowned upon


Well, I don't think I have a drinking problem, but I've possibly got that problem with smoking. Just the thought of going cold turkey made my eyes go wide a bit, even though I haven't had a smoke since Monday. So I think I'll participate in that way.


I was never really into alcohol but it's  been over a year since I've  had alcohol


I'm 12 and I'm scared of some of my friends who drink at my age and I don't want to end up like a drunken hot mess at the ripe age of 12. I also give in to peer pressure easily is there anything I can do to not give in? ( I can't grammar btw)

Sophia Shaw I'm 17 I've never drank but a lot of kids my age have. I've made the conscious decision not to, and similarly it is your choice whether you want to or not. I'm not your parent or anything, but be smart, no matter what you do.

I know peer pressure is difficult but remember that if you feel uncomfortable around your friends and you don't want to drink or anything else, first ask them to maybe rethink what they are doing. If they criticize you for that then you need knew friends girl! xo I have felt this before and they made fun of me so I left and I have never felt better :)

DON'T DO IT CRACK IS WHACK STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS/DRINKS AND STAY IN SCHOOL - <br>just tryin to be a helpful person or someone who gives advice and if your "friends" pressure you to do something they aren't your friends. GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM THEM - Hope I helped :)

DON'T DO IT CRACK IS WHACK STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS/DRINKS AND STAY IN SCHOOL -
just tryin to be a helpful person or someone who gives advice and if your "friends" pressure you to do something they aren't your friends. GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM THEM - Hope I helped :)

Honestly man, It's tough to say but hanging out with a different crowd helps. If you think it's bad now, high school is going to be rough but just bear in mind that parties are just where stupid teenagers go to do stupid things. It isn't cool! Don't be a stupid teenager!

i cant believe people your age are drinking omg, honestly just try not to get in those situations at all. if you see it happening just leave. of course it depends on your circumstances but just try to avoid it and be strong. if your "friends" are pressuring you into doing something illegal, i would stop being their friends, tell an adult, and get them in trouble tbh.

Sophia Shaw also, if your friends look down on you for not drinking with them, they need to grow the hell up and you might consider finding different friends (theres loads of people in the world who drink and also respect people who dont drink, and ofc theres people who dont drink at all) anyway good luck 💜💜

Sophia Shaw you really have to try to respect yourself, and know youll be your best self not drinking

Don't hang out with those friends if you don't feel comfortable, but also some excuses are excellent. Say, I have something important to do tomorrow, I don't want my parents to find out, they might call you lame or whatever but say if they catch you then you'll be grounded for 3 months or something, look at the ingredients and say you have an allergy if it's like beer, tell them drinking makes you feel sick, take it but pour it out in a sink, tell them you're straitedge, and most importantly, if you think you'll be involved in a situation where you might be forced to drink alcohol, then don't go and say you're sick. Hang with people you feel comfortable around.

Talking to a trusted adult about how this makes you feel. Also, not going to places where they are drinking.

Sophia Shaw try talking to other people that you know woudnt drink so you have someone your age to talk to

don't do anything you're not comfortable doing, believe me, if you're not into it then you're not missing out. Just because your friends have fun doing it doesn't mean you have to, it might not be your thing and that's fine (this applies to most things in your teen years: alcohol, drugs, kissing, eventually sex...). Don't try to grow up faster, being a kid is fun and great and it's much better to appreciate all of the great things about childhood, you'll have plenty of time to be all grown up later. Lastly, if your friends don't respect your choices/ try to make you do things you don't want to do talk to them or get better friends. Hope this helps xx

Sophia Shaw hey, just remember that alcohol is an actual poison, and the more you drink the faster it will kill you. So if you don't drink you'll be okay.

Sophia Shaw look at yourself and 1) ask yourself why you give into peer pressure easily (it's probably because you aren't confident in yourself) and 2) try things that you enjoy that aren't illegal, if you have fun with these, why would you need to drink to have fun?

If they pressure you, they aren't your friends. If you can't escape their pressuring now, take one small sip (maybe even spit it out somewhere) and act drunk, until those people have grown up. Drinking at your age is so dangerous, cause you aren't even physically grown up yet. Fill a bottle with clear water, drink from it, say it's Vodka and you have herpes, so that noone tries to drink from it too, but mostly: look for better friends... hope you're doing well!

Sophia Shaw You'll find out what you like if you try. If you don't wanna drink then don't drink it's simple your mates shouldn't force you. When your older (I'm 18) you tend to stop caring and just see it as a thing you do when you go out it's just normal

Sophia Shaw don't hang out with them. I am 12 also and none of my friends are drinking and I am so glad

Enjoy life , I had a WKD bottole of alcohol from the ages on 13 - 16 every christmas and that was it! Go shopping and climb trees dude. I was tipsy for the first time at 17 and i'm 20 now. Some people in my friend group don't drink at all and they are 20 too x enjoy your teenage years, do what you comfortable with. Don't do it , if dont want too xx

Sophia Shaw don't worry, not giving in to peer pressure gets easier as you grow up. But for now, just take care of yourself and do what you think is right. No one can force you to do anything you don't want to do. As someone already said, find some sober friends maybe? Avoiding alcohol should be much easier that way. Stay safe xx

Generic Gamer Anime Fan that's good! It's really bad to drink young. And i love your profile pic

Wow thanks everyone for the feedback it's all so nice of you to give me advice on this! I think that these people aren't worth it so I won't care what they say and I'll just leave them! I've read all of the comments and they are all wonderful and supportive from people of different ages ❤❤

avoid gatherings where you wont be able to get out of drinking, have a full stomach that will soak up the alcohol to a certain extent and try and make sure there are other non alcoholic drinks

Yar I'm 14 and I did have the same problem, and I actually did end up getting really drunk. It was the worst experience of my life, we literally drank 43% gin straight. But after that..episode, I just found new friends to be around who aren't into that sought of thing, I suggest maybe you try that?

Sophia Shaw new friends is the best option

Sophia Shaw new friends is the best option

Don't hang around with them and maybe try get new friends ?? And talk to a parent or someone you trust

Sophia Shaw honestly, just know that no one really cares if you don't want to drink. If you don't want to drink and they offer you alcohol, then say no. If they're your friends, they'll care much more about your friendship than if you want to drink or not. If they're not your friends and are really pressuring you to drink, then it's not worth doing something you don't want to do just to look good in front of people you don't hang out with anyway. Who cares what they think?

Maybe don't hang around with them and if they ask you to drink.... run?

Maybe don't hang around with them and if they ask you to drink.... run?

litterally mate from a kid that drinks occasionally, just dw abt it. ur well young and if u dont wanna do it it wont be easy. its hard to get hold of alcohol so just relax- and if ur family offer u some then be open to trying it if it seems like something youd wanna do.

Sophia Shaw your friends shouldn't be drinking at their age my golly. I'm 14 so I really don't have that much insight lol but I know that I surround myself around friends that are positive influences who don't drink and smoke or whatever. it may be hard to let people go but if you continue to be their friends you'll look back and see how freaking stupid they were

Be a confident 'No thank you'-sayer. Say no and mean it. If pressured in a situation ask yourself whether you can stay strong. If you feel like you are going to give in, leave the situation. There are people that will find you boring if you don't drink. But these people shouldn't be the ones you want to be found to be fun by. Make your resistance part of your confidence. Don't doubt that it's perfectly fine not to consume alcohol. It is. ~Yours, a 19-yrs-old confident 'No thank you'-sayer<br>(oh and there's nothing wrong with trying alcohol! Just not quite at that age and make sure you're around sober people who care if you do)

Be a confident 'No thank you'-sayer. Say no and mean it. If pressured in a situation ask yourself whether you can stay strong. If you feel like you are going to give in, leave the situation. There are people that will find you boring if you don't drink. But these people shouldn't be the ones you want to be found to be fun by. Make your resistance part of your confidence. Don't doubt that it's perfectly fine not to consume alcohol. It is. ~Yours, a 19-yrs-old confident 'No thank you'-sayer
(oh and there's nothing wrong with trying alcohol! Just not quite at that age and make sure you're around sober people who care if you do)

I didn't drink before I was 18 - and now I do sometimes, but my bf doesn't at all (me & my bf are both 22), so it's totally normal not to drink even when you're living your university years. 12 is waaaaay too young to drink anyways, it literally destroys your brain cells and you're just growing up - it might be frustrating to you, but if you really wanna keep hanging out with non-sober friends, suggest going to movies or some place where they won't/can't drink. stay strong!

they drink at 12????? please don't drink. <b>if you really need to do it</b> act drunk but don't drink so they don't make you drink (my sisters use that one a lot) but only in case of emergency

they drink at 12????? please don't drink. *if you really need to do it* act drunk but don't drink so they don't make you drink (my sisters use that one a lot) but only in case of emergency

romy bakker thanks for the support I guess I need to find some sober friends...

Sophia Shaw You should never be pressured to drink. Also your 'friends' are so stupid to be drinking at your age. please don't follow their stupid behavior. Drinking Will not make you cool, IT will only damage your beautiful brains. believe me my 16 year old Friends drink and I am perfectly fine not drinking till I am 18( so legal) and just helping them out of they do get drunk.


My favorite is how drunk dodie said, "I made out with a really hot girl"


Okay, so I'm thinking of joining you on this!Then I realised that it's my 19th birthday in February and I literally do not think I could cope without alcohol that night! Like, I find that I might be dependent on alcohol when I go out with friends to a bar or clubbing, I feel like if I don't have any alcohol I am excluded from them and I usually feel like shit because I don't have the buzz from alcohol that everyone else has, so yeah. I might join you, but I seriously don't think I could go without alcohol on my 19th :/


I use to be so excited to grow up and get drunk but I found out that I don't really like it that much, sure I might have a drink now and again usually because I'm at a party or a special event but it just makes me feel so sick after only a couple and I've realised you can still have a really good time completely sober 😊✌


I first hated the taste of alcohol.  Friends told me that I would get used to it and that is true... Still not loving it, but enjoy the tipsy feeling and some mixtures of it. The important thing in my eyes is that you don`t feel pressured to drink and know that you have fun without it as well.


Dodie Clark, free therapist and lifesaver since 1995


i've recently started drinking. not because anyone told me too but because i was really curious! and i actually liked it. im 19 and I wanted to see what The fuss was all about. I was invited to parties and stuff and i went. and thats really a good thing to do before starting to drink because you can realy see the true effect of alcohol. i realy liked the taste of it and im not really a party person but i liked it would like to discover it further 😊 PROUD OF you dodie.


I love you and I fully support you with not drinking and everything you said was so eloquent, but I was so distracted by that loop in your hair oh my gosh I'm sorry dodie


I pretty much always have a good time when drinking, and I have the luck to be a good drinker (never had a hangover, I can handle fairly large amounts of alcohol), but I don't <b>need</b> it to have fun (the most I drink is once a month)

I pretty much always have a good time when drinking, and I have the luck to be a good drinker (never had a hangover, I can handle fairly large amounts of alcohol), but I don't *need* it to have fun (the most I drink is once a month)


My mum was an alcoholic so for most of my teenage years I stayed away from it, it made me super anxious. Until a few years had passed and I was like "this relationship with alcohol is also super unhealthy" so I started drinking. I got too drunk for the first few times and did throw up occasionally, I admit to abusing alcohol (like mother like child, right) and I'm only 18. Biggest fear was always ending up like my mum and then I suddenly didnt care when I went to school drunk, hid alcohol in waterbottles and lied to my friends... Drink responsibly, seriously. (I'm not giving up alcohol for February cause I just bought four cans of cider bye)


both of my parents were alcoholics, they are both sober. i always get nervous if they talk about drinking, so they got me help!


I do find the obsession with alcohol a bit weird, but I know that I'm the 'weird' one - 30 years old and completely teetotal with no interest in alcohol whatsoever, and not religious etc. Best of luck to you. I imagine it's like me trying to give up sugar.


In college, I went through a bad breakup and as a result when I would drink, I would drink waaay too much and make bad decisions, end up in dangerous scenarios etc. So I quit drinking for 6 months to prove that I could and to give myself time to get to a better emotional state so that I wasn't using drinking as a crutch. It was hard but I did it and i felt much much better afterwards. The hardest part was hanging out with people who were drinking and not drinking with them. My advice? Get a coke or something to sip so that you don't feel left out.


I'm straight edge- I have never had alcohol, never will. BUT I think this video is so interesting and important. It has become taboo to talk about drinking. We're either supposed to be super scared of it or are supposed to romanticize it. This video did a good job of doing neither. You hit some really important points about checking in with yourself, knowing your limits, and being able to stop. My ex, who comes from a family of addicts, said that she decided she needed to stop drinking when she was drinking wine and realized she liked it TOO much. Listening to yourself and making yourself stick to your limits it important!!


I am drinking a cup of Happy Dodie (tea) made the way you made it in your tea video. Dodie, TEA IS AWESOME THIS IS REALLY GOOD I AM HAPPY :D


the best part of this is knowing that there will be a dodie video on my birthday!


i'm a teen. i have never tried alcohol and i do not want to. ofc haha everyone is saying 'ppffffftt you will drink alcohol when you get older you just have no idea what you're talking about' and i feel like no. no i won't. yeah, that sounds silly but shit no i won't. i mean it. i promise this to myself. i don't mind other people drinking but i personally am negative about alcohol.

love you dodie!! thanks for making this video <3


I'm kind of afraid of alcohol I guess? My parents have both struggled with addiction when they were younger, and it's kind of in my genes to have a strong addiction to things. This makes me kinda terrified of trying alcohol, for fear that I will never get sober.


I'll be joining you on this 28 day no alcohol quest.  I've been drinking almost every night since I've been back at Uni, and while I never get tooooo bad, I realize I probably shouldn't drink as often as I have been.


I just started college this past year and that's when I started to drink. Luckily I don't think I'll have a problem. I'm good at managing myself. I didn't drink all of January because I was home and I don't miss it. Good luck!


After my schools winter formal this Saturday I'm going to a party and I want to try alcohol but I've never felt a buzz from the alcohol I've had before and I'm honestly kinda nervous because everyone who's going is a major partier and it's just making me kinda anxious for how it's gonna turn out.


I only drink when I'm having parties or going to the bar with friends (which only happens once a week bc school). I only really started drinking last year (I never really drank bc there only was beer, but then I discovered rum so (a) ). Drinking is fun, or at least supposed to be, it makes me gigglier (and a bit more childish than usual... and also horny ) and helps me loosen up when I'm around people. Of course sometimes it doesn't work that way, but mostly when I'm drunk I'm happy (and I don't get hangovers so that's good). Yes I find myself wishing I was drunk sometimes, but I don't rely on being drunk to have fun either... idk that's just my experience ^^


The first and last time I drank, it was at a family reunion/party and I was just a bit tipsy but then I cried for no reason for 2 hours and I was like : what and why is it happening to meeee ?!?? So I discovered I have sad alcohol and my family makes sometimes fun of it ^^'<br>I never liked alcohol's taste anyway xP

The first and last time I drank, it was at a family reunion/party and I was just a bit tipsy but then I cried for no reason for 2 hours and I was like : what and why is it happening to meeee ?!?? So I discovered I have sad alcohol and my family makes sometimes fun of it ^^'
I never liked alcohol's taste anyway xP


For a second I thought "crap, could I stop drinking if I wanted to?" Then I remembered that I've never drank alcohol before and am literally 14 what the heck is my brain


watched this while drunk - I loooooove dodie


Well I've been hanging out with people who really liked drinking since I was like 15-16. However I refused to drink until I was 18 (possibly thanks to my religiousness back then). And after I turned 18 I still didn't want to drink. I tried it several times and discovered I just hate the taste. I got a bit drunk on wine when I started my first(and the last xD) year at uni. I kind of enjoyed the  tipsiness that came with it, but it's not that special to me. And still I remain sober. And I like it.


my relationship with alcohol: I'm 17 in the US (so I can't legally drink for 4 years) I occasionally drink but have never gotten properly drunk


I love you more than having a bath with tea and a bath bomb


I used to drink too much to cover my anxieties within social situations, however I've learnt that's the WORST thing to do. However, now that I'm more comfortable within these situations and with myself, I mainly only drink until I get to the happy good stage of drunk, as it's just so much more enjoyable! :)


They first time I was allowed to drink a little bit more, I didn't know how much was too much. So I was completely drunk and my friend took me home at 8pm (we started drinking around 10am). I vomited the whole night and the next two days. Since then I have thrown up 3 times because of alcohol, so I took it too far only three times in 1 1/2 years, which is okay in my opinion. Where I live, you are allowed to drink beer at the age of 16 and all sorts of alcohol at the age of 18. I was 15 when had my very first hangover (technically that wasn't allowed, but I live in a small village where you know everyone so they give you alcohol at parties) and it was the most terrible one I ever had.


I've never tried alcohol, I've never even tried smoking or anything of the sort, I've never seen the pont or the appeal tbh, however the Alcohol culture in Sweden is ridiculous, although the people I hnag out with are respectful and don't try to force me into anything, one of my friends even bought me alcohol free ginger beer once. <br>I have meet people with various drug addictions (alcohol is a drug) and I've always feared ending up like them because of my addictive personality, although I've gotta admit, being a straight edge swede has it's disadvantages...  We're just so damn socially awkward at times when we're sober.

I've never tried alcohol, I've never even tried smoking or anything of the sort, I've never seen the pont or the appeal tbh, however the Alcohol culture in Sweden is ridiculous, although the people I hnag out with are respectful and don't try to force me into anything, one of my friends even bought me alcohol free ginger beer once.
I have meet people with various drug addictions (alcohol is a drug) and I've always feared ending up like them because of my addictive personality, although I've gotta admit, being a straight edge swede has it's disadvantages...  We're just so damn socially awkward at times when we're sober.


"It's 3 in the morning.."
"Is it!"
God I love dodie


I don't drink because I'm straight edge. A straight edge person doesn't drink, smoke or do drugs.

Thank you. That's exactly what I meant. I just wanted the reason why, because I get a lot of fun and wisdom out of beer/drugs (alchohol is a drug as well but ssht. But (s)he decided to be defensive, his/her choice. ^^

Ah alright, that explains. Never knew. Cheers ^^

Nu uh, you're not being judged dude, he's literally just asking a question haha. I'm so down for being straight edge like I'm not myself but I have like three friends who are, it's all cool. What I'm not cool with is the fact that just because your argument is waaaay flawed doesn't mean you have to get extremely defensive towards people who are only interested in what you're saying.

Frankie Cocker there are a lot of punk bands that endorse the idea of being straight edged nowadays

Can I please just do what I wanna do without being judged?

What do these bands have to do with it? Hardcore and punk go well with booze, ya know?

As I've explained I'm straight edge, this mainly is to do with hardcore and punk bands which is the type of music I like.


I realised last weekend that I don't have a healthy relationship with alcohol... I will join you in going sober 😊


I would really like to see Hannah Witton taking up this  "alcohol-free month" experiment.. :)


i've been a alcohol enthusiast since i was 16 and by that i really mean that i've been drinking almost everyday of my life since i've been 16 which might be a problem and my disturb some people but if i'm getting real i've been drinking beer with my family since i was 8 so i don't get piss drunk that often because i guess my body is use to it?


The best thing about my birthday was Dodie uploading a new vid!!


I almost never eat before i drink, if i am planning on getting drunk that is... I have a high tolerance to alcohol and if it takes too long to feel the buzz i tend to smash shots, then it is waaaay too late.
With my anxiety i definitely rely on alcohol far more than i should to cope and navigate social situations.
In a depressive episode i notice times where i got faaaar too drunk and acted completely out of order, against my own beliefs and morals. Thats when i know i need to shut down, shut people out.


In the U.S. (in my perspective), alcohol is seen as something normal to drink, seen as a kind gesture when offered, and is seen as regular. Alcohol is a <b>social norm</b> to partake in. But, I personally believe that alcohol is something that should only be taken on special occasions or annual night-outs with friends. The reason being, my family aren't the best people, meaning they aren't very calm when angered. I once angered my dad so much, he flipped a fairly heavy wooden table, almost broke a metal can and splashed hot coffee everywhere, broke my favorite necklace, ripped up my t-shirt, and flipped the couch I sat on. That was only because I didn't want to talk when I wasn't having a good morning. I fear that alcohol can danger the lives of the people surrounding the person who drinks. But, of course, this is only if the person drinking is known to be violent. (This is the first time I told anyone any of this information.)

In the U.S. (in my perspective), alcohol is seen as something normal to drink, seen as a kind gesture when offered, and is seen as regular. Alcohol is a *social norm* to partake in. But, I personally believe that alcohol is something that should only be taken on special occasions or annual night-outs with friends. The reason being, my family aren't the best people, meaning they aren't very calm when angered. I once angered my dad so much, he flipped a fairly heavy wooden table, almost broke a metal can and splashed hot coffee everywhere, broke my favorite necklace, ripped up my t-shirt, and flipped the couch I sat on. That was only because I didn't want to talk when I wasn't having a good morning. I fear that alcohol can danger the lives of the people surrounding the person who drinks. But, of course, this is only if the person drinking is known to be violent. (This is the first time I told anyone any of this information.)